What You Need To Know Before Using A Vibrator While Pregnant

The increase in sexual desire that many women experience during pregnancy may not coincide with your partner's comfort level or energy level. Turning to a quiet but powerful vibrator is often the best way to relieve sexual tension during pregnancy, but many women are worried that using a toy may pose some risk to their pregnancy. Learning the facts about the safety of using vibrators both internally and externally and the few risk factors that could occur with certain conditions will help you feel prepared for toy use during pregnancy.

Early to Late Trimester

Whether you've only recently conceived or are nearing the end of your pregnancy, it's generally safe to use a vibrator either externally or with insertion. As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally and you have discussed the general safety of orgasm with your OB/GYN, using a vibrator poses no distinct risk on its own. Any risk of sex during a risky pregnancy is generally linked to the orgasm itself because it triggers spasms in the uterine wall. In a healthy pregnancy, these very minor movements will have no effect.

Contraindicated Conditions

Any pregnancy classified as risky by the doctor handling your care should lead to the avoidance of vibrator use. Both internal and external use can be problematic if your doctor has warned you that you're experiencing pre-labor cramps or pre-mature labor, orgasms, in general, must be avoided. Internal use of a vibrator, orgasms in general, and sex with a partner should be avoided when the placenta is low and near the cervix or protruding through it. You don't specifically have to discuss vibrator use with your doctor if they've cleared you for penetrative sex and safe orgasm, but you should discontinue use of any toys as soon as a doctor warns you against having sex of any kind.

Use After Breaking Your Water

There's only one time during your pregnancy that is universally risky to use a toy like a vibrator for internal use aside from during a risky pregnancy. Any kind of penetration that occurs after your water has broken can introduce bacteria that lead to serious health complications during and after labor. If you are interested in attempting orgasmic birth methods or want to try using sexual stimulation to lessen the pain of labor, make sure to stick with external stimulation methods only. This could mean using a vibrator on the clitoris or nipples without any risk of infection or interference with labor.

Contact a company like Bumpin' Uglies for more information and assistance. 

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